CHANGES: Rd 23 vs Geelong

[DeeSpencer 25,715]

Out: Smith, Melksham, Sparrow
In: May, McDonald, Viney 

Gus had a stinker, as he’s tended to do against quick sides that take the game on. But if they didn’t drop him weeks ago - eg post the Giants game - I doubt they will now.

What they should do is look at Gus to half back or half forward at various times if he just isn’t getting the job done against quick wingers. Can use JJ, Harmes or Bowey on the wing instead.

[Jibroni 5,004]

27 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

If the Bye week gets cancelled then I reckon we should consider a rest for one or two of Jordan, Kozzie, Salem

Could run Jones in, preserve Smith, and maybe leave Sparrow in (although he's out for finals)

Salem's been sore for weeks

 

Agree completely.

If the Dogs do beat Port we will finish no worse than second hence I see no issue resting Max, Salem and or Kozzy. I would also give May and TMac another week off. Having fresh players in the finals will be key.

 

Edited August 15, 2021 by Jibroni

[58er 6,454]

7 minutes ago, Kent said:

Smith not good enough out MAY in

T Mac in

Kossie out Jones in

Melksham stays

 

 

Please take a bex and lie down !

Te you resting Kossie or actually dropping him ?  Big difference .

Prob won't happen as he doesn't deserve being dropped.

May Viney  and Tmac in. 
Smith Melk and Sparrow  out. 

[Deemania since 56 6,645]

48 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Who comes in and who goes out for our chance to win the Minor Premiership?

Obsessed Geelong supporters such as most of the umpires, the match review committee and Channel 7 commentators. That would be a good start.

[Webber 10,468]

Tmac in for Fritsch. OBVIOUSLY. 

[Docs Demons 1,791]

I reckon if the bye round is scrapped then both Cats and us will rest quite a few players. Will be nearly a Casey V Cats reserves game. Cats will rest Selwood , Danger and may lose Hawkins but I doubt that as he is a protected species. We could rest Gawn, Kozzie and anyone else with a niggle or two. Makes sense and boy will the AFL be peeved off if it happens.

[DeeZee 7,397]

So there’s some big ins in TMac, May and Viney 

Candidates to be dropped are Sparrow, Jordan, Melksham, J. Smith and Hibberd.

Two of those will be safe unless they decide to bring in a Jones or a Bedford/Chandler.

Cant see Weed getting back in now unless there’s an injury to a key tall forward.

[monoccular 17,431]

5 minutes ago, Docs Demons said:

I reckon if the bye round is scrapped then both Cats and us will rest quite a few players. Will be nearly a Casey V Cats reserves game. Cats will rest Selwood , Danger and may lose Hawkins but I doubt that as he is a protected species. We could rest Gawn, Kozzie and anyone else with a niggle or two. Makes sense and boy will the AFL be peeved off if it happens.

Almost worth doing just to p off Gil. 

[The heart beats true 18,128]

Anyone know if they will play both our and Dogs/Power game at the same time?

[Maldonboy38 6,403]

I would consider J Smith as the medical sub. He is really quick, can take a mark, although he is a poor decision maker at times. No way do we make Jordon the sub. If Viney plays, he starts in the 22. Sparrow is 1 preseason away from AFL standard, and Vanders is, well, Vanders.

[picket fence 17,170]

My changes assuming fitness

May for Hibbo

Viney for Sparrow

T Mac for Melksham 

with Gus and Jordan lucky but might still go depending on if they want Hibbo in the side

Also Harmes to do a Tough as nails tagging job take no prisoners on Dangermouse!

[picket fence 17,170]

9 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Almost worth doing just to p off Gil. 

In... Majak !

[Gorgoroth 12,958]

In: TMAC, May, Viney

Out: Hibbo, Sparrow, Smith

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

1 hour ago, WERRIDEE said:

IN: MAY, VINEY, MCDONALD

OUT: J.SMITH, SPARROW, MELKSHAM

I’ve said many times that I’m not a Melksham fan (he wasn’t great today) but I still like the idea of him being in the team.

Possibly at the expense of Jordon, but I don’t know.

Brayshaw needs to find a bit of form, he looked way off today.

Edited August 15, 2021 by Clint Bizkit

[Jaded No More 68,923]

Channel 7 reporting there is a chance we play Geelong at the G next week to meet contractual obligations for games played there per year. 

[PaulRB 6,367]

Real credit to Bowey that no one is questioning his spot in the team… clean smart and composed. 

[hardtack 10,547]

I saw this posted on FB… anyone know any more and whether this is likely. All extremities crossed

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,843]

3 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Channel 7 reporting there is a chance we play Geelong at the G next week to meet contractual obligations for games played there per year. 

This is so unfair on Geelong.

So on that basis, it should be moved to the MCG.

[Jaded No More 68,923]

3 minutes ago, hardtack said:

I saw this posted on FB… anyone know any more and whether this is likely. All extremities crossed

See my post above. 
AFL not ruling out playing this at the MCG to fulfill contractual obligations of games played per year. 

Edited August 15, 2021 by Jaded

[hardtack 10,547]

1 minute ago, Jaded said:

See my post above. 
AFL not ruling playing this at the MCG to fulfill contractual obligations of games played per year. 

Sorry, I skipped your post… I assume you mean not ruling out?

[PaulRB 6,367]

Do you think that Pert and the MCG have had a chat or two… 😜😃🙏

[Demonstone 22,559]

50 minutes ago, Kent said:

Smith not good enough out MAY in

Smith good enough.  May better.  May in for Smith.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

1 hour ago, WERRIDEE said:

IN: MAY, VINEY, MCDONALD

OUT: J.SMITH, SPARROW, MELKSHAM

Yep Smith unlucky.

Jack lucky.

[Lucifers Hero 39,827]

25 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Channel 7 reporting there is a chance we play Geelong at the G next week to meet contractual obligations for games played there per year. 

AFL has had plenty of chances to play recent Vic games at the G but hasn't done so which makes me sceptical of Ch &'s reporting.  Why now would be my question of Ch 7.

Anyway, can't see Geelong agreeing to this.  Unless they have a wink-wing, nudge-nudge agreement with the AFL to play Home finals at GMHBA.

[Jaded No More 68,923]

Just now, Lucifer's Hero said:

AFL has had plenty of chances to play recent Vic games at the G but hasn't done so which makes me sceptical of Ch &'s reporting.  Why now would be my question of Ch 7.

Anyway, can't see Geelong agreeing to this.  Unless they have a wink-wing, nudge-nudge agreement with the AFL to play Home finals at GMHBA.

I agree. But just reporting what was said.